The Trump honeymoon is over.
That’s according to a Washington Post – Ipsos poll that mirrors findings in other recent polls taking America’s temperature when it comes to the reign of Donald J. Trump.
Before digging into the stats, regular followers may recall that I said #47 would go too far (it is in his nature) and there would be backlash.
Polling suggests he is triggering the gag reflex, although big backlash has not yet materialized.
Trump is still as wildly loved by Republicans as pizza and beer (not Bud Light), but they are not the majority. (Neither are Democrats.)
Trump talks about a “mandate,” but he did not receive a majority of votes cast. He was close — 49.8%, but that is not a majority. He did not win bigly.
Still, he did win the popular vote and his populist appeal to grievances in American life resonated with many Americans, including Democrats who believed their party has lost its frigging mind.
And his numbers rose not just among white people. He won 43% of the Hispanic vote. He won 20% of the Black vote — not a lot, but the greatest since George W. Bush in 2000.
Voters wanted change. Trump promised change. But this much?
The charts embedded in this story tell the story of his policies’ popularity, but not the whole story. In fact, this story does not cover the entire poll.
My observation was that Trump’s end game, by crossing lines and defying rules, regulations, customs, traditions, and laws, was to get to the Supreme Court.
My prediction was that when he gets there, he will be disappointed more often than not because the conservatives on the court believe the Constitution means what it says and if Trump violates it, they will smack him down.
What happens when — or if — Trump refuses to obey court orders?
That truly will be a constitutional crisis.
I can’t see how the U.S. Supreme Court can let him get away with that.
As strict constructionists, SCOTUS must support the courts as a co-equal branch of government, even if the yellow belly Republicans in congress have not stood tall so far.
Aside from soon-to-retire Mitch McConnell, the only Republicans with balls enough to defy Trump are two women — Susan Collins of Maine, and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.
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The poll is a mixed bag, but less favorable to Trump than other recent polls, which could mean it is wrong, or that his numbers really are slipping. We will learn more from polls in the weeks ahead.
Most worrisome for Trump should be the declining favor of some of his signature moves, especially those spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk.
First, the good news: Trump’s deportation of illegals plans still resonate with a majority of Americans.
Second, not covered in this poll was his order banning biological men from competing against women. Everything I have read shows the popularity of that order ranging from 60 to 80%.
Not including it shows either a remarkable editorial amnesia on the part of the Post, or a deliberate effort to tilt results against Trump, because the poll did include a stat showing most Americans disapprove of banning trans from military service. Why that trans question, but not the other?
The bad news for Trump is that Americans oppose shutting down USAID 59-38%, most oppose tariffs, except on China, most oppose mass firing of government employees 58-39, most Americans, 63-34, dislike Musk getting access to their records.Trump’s handling of the economy is frowned on, 53-45, while even 70% of Republicans dislike Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons. That has been his least-popular move.
His overall approval numbers are in the mid-40s, which is not unusual, notes the Washington Post.
But he ain’t done yet.
US AID is a disgrace. If the MSM would reveal to the vast unwashed and ignorant populace about where THEIR tax dollars are being spent, perhaps DT would get a fairer shake.
What specifically do you find “disgraceful” about US AID? And, since you trash the MSM about lack of revealing information, where do YOU get your information, aside from DJT?
You cannot be serious. Try listening to someone other than Mr. Rachel Maddow.
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“Constitutional Cleanup” is the phrase Kim Strassel of the WSJ uses today to describe these goals of Trump. Isn’t that decades overdue?
A Constitutional Cleanup.
Worth a read in the Wall Street Journal: http://www.wsj.com/opinion/trumps-constitutional-cleanup-government-overhaul-agencies-law-f0fea6c4?
His effort to make government efficient, less encumbered, far less expensive and far more consistent with our Constitution is a goal we need in our PA Legislature and in our City Council, too.
Why should our PA legislature and our City Council even be full time jobs?
Why do we pay taxes, as well, for such huge back office staffs for both of them?
Cut their budgets in half for better government and for more effective representatives.
DOGEing our own local governments of their encrusted encumbrances will get us better governments in our state and in our city, for much lower taxes.
Regarding the J6 pardons mentioned above; I suppose this will be argued until Kingdom Come, but allow me to make an opposing argument for the comparative fairness of the pardons.
Very few of the 1,500 rioters accused by Pelosi’s Committee were at all dangerous, as we have all read. Some total nut jobs, yes.
As I read, the total nut jobs and the many others who merely walked inside to look around had already served 2, 3, 4 years in jail. Many in solitary confinement, as if they were terrorists held in Guantanamo.
To be fair in punishments, how many years in jail have any of the George Floyd rioters, arsonists, smash and grab thieves, massive gang shoplifters, carjackers, causing all of the mayhem we endured under Biden’s lawless four years served? Not a day.
The George Floyd rioters rioted, burned, looted and killed across the nation for 4-5 days. Absolute terror all over! Whole sections of our cities were destroyed, looted and and burned.
The J6 riot was over in four hours and was confined to one building in one city.
So how long should a J6 rioter be in jail, 2, 3 ,4 years, compared to no time at all for the Floyd rioters?
Please view “The Fall of Minneapolis,” video to learn the “other” truth of that corrupted trial and to learn who actually killed George Floyd. Floyd, himself, by his overdose of drugs he had in his pocket to hide them from the police!
I will address just one point: Hundreds of George Floyd rioters WERE tried and convicted. Most trials did not get much attention. https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/over-300-people-facing-federal-charges-crimes-committed-during-nationwide-demonstrations
Thanks, I had not known.
How long were their sentences, for comparison, versus the J6 incarcerations before the pardons?
I’ve said this to you before Gardner. I am an expert and have testified in the matter of positional asphyxia numerous times before my retirement. I was one of the country’s few experts in this matter and I have presented and consulted all over the world on the topic. And, by the way, I never lost a case for the plaintiff attorneys. I saw the recordings of his death and the “restraint” hold he was put in. There is 100% certainty that the hold caused his death from the interference with the bellows action of his lungs. The reason I was not used as an expert in that case was that they wanted someone with law enforcement credentials. The Fall of Minneapolis that you continue to cite is revisionist bullshit. I have watched it. But you go ahead and believe what you want to believe.
Gee, in his one month in office DT hasn’t been able to undo the years of damage done by the raging lunatic Left. Off with his head!
Who knew that massive government layoffs, stopping funding already appropriated to non profits that help people, and threatening peoples social security and Medicare and Medicaid would be bad ideas? People are getting tired of the incompetence, authoritarian fiat, destruction of the American government infrastructure, cozying up to Putin, pissing away the good will of other countries. But, numbskulls voted for Jill Stein or Cornell West, lots of people stayed home instead of voting because they didn’t like Harris. Or they were backlash voters like the Arab-American community. As far as the ignoramus MAGAt this is apparently what they voted for and they are seeing in spades that actions or non actions have consequences. You deluded people who think that indiscriminately firing people with years of institutional memory and talent is a good idea will be in for even a ruder shock when you can’t get your health care, you don’t get your highways repaired, you become fearful of getting on an airplane, your water becomes a lead carrier to poison your brains. The Supreme Court is not going to save anyone. Trump and his sociopathic thugs don’t give a shit about the Constitution or the rule of law and they will give the corrupt court a huge middle finger and go on their merry way with the apathetic Congress enabling them as they continue on to establishing their oligarchy. The only possible way that this will stop is with people taking to the streets in massive protests. But the strategy of overwhelming the public with daily outrages seems to be working. People are tired. For people on Stu’s blog who actually know how to think (that leaves out quite a few), I highly recommend the book They Thought They Were Free by Milton Mayer.
You are borderline hopeless.
And you sir, are COMPLETELY hopeless.
In Vince’s defense, Wanda, he is the PERFECT Trump minion. Unable to reason deductively and think for himself. “I love the uneducated,” the orange menace said. Guess who he was talking about?
👍. Wanda never fails to prove you correct.
What would Kamala Harris have done in her first month. The country and the world are now better off with Trump. And what reasonable person would believe a poll from the Washington Post. Wanda you have to start watching Fox News otherwise people will think you are stupid. MAGA😂
Please provide some evidence of how the country and the world are better off, genius. You people are soooooo dense.
Watch For News stupid. You won’t be uninformed anymore.
So watch the propaganda network and just accept it? Sounds par for the course.
Stunning, isn’t it, that these maroons are too dumb to see how badly Trump is trampling over the document on which this country was built. They simply do not know right from wrong. It’s actual very sad.
Chant MAGA 100 times to get rid of your TDS. MAGA😂
I believe that Trump’s election and that of many congressional Republicans’ will be decertified within a matter of months. Evidence collection from international agencies has been underway for months.
This is the first I have heard of this. Please provide verification of what you have said. What “international agencies” are involved?
It’s some conspiracy bullshit. The election has been certified. No going back. This lady needs a civics lesson.
Who is it that is defending USAid as it was now that the curtain has been lifted? No one has said we will not use some of my & your hard earned tax dollar for our good and the good of others; it can and will be done by the State Dept or other. If the waste fraud and abuse that is obvious, the kickbacks/transfers to Foundaton$, Friend$ , to media to create false narratives, etc. etc. does not justifiably infuriate you then you may need help (or you are part of 50% of filers who may not taxes or just don’t care about being lied to, stolen from and cheated (LCS) by the disingenuous phony thieving politicians and their bureaucratic admin soldiers. C’mon man, WTF? We are getting a chance to get back on track. Will all be as you/I want it? Probably, no definetly, not. We are moving away from the wrong direction that 75% of us wanted.
Stu, what I’m realizing, belatedly, is that most of us consume our news from biased sources on both sides, left or right, depending on your preference. That’s why, more and more, I’m getting most of my news from Axios, which has no op-ed staff. They simply present the news, unbiased, and let me form my own opinion. As for “King” Trump, I agree, the nature of his personality will ultimately be his downfall, if not his obesity and terrible diet.
For decades, I have been telling people — including journalist friends — to use TWO sources, one Left and one Right.
As for Axios, years ago, soon after their launch, one of it f’n stupid writers labeled me a conservative because of my opposition to illegal immigration. That position is not “conservative” and is shared by a large majority of Americans.
That said, Axios is generally reliable.
Hope you are right about the SCOTUS. They really are the last hope to stop this constitutional crisis and a coup to scam our government and ruin American livelihoods.
During his 1st term, the Ds overreacted and that is why nobody trusts them now even when they rightfully speak out. During the first term the POTUS was surrounded by some good, sane and competent people who kept him grounded. Sure he sent out a lot of crazy tweets but actually got some good things done. He did get China to blink and sit down for renegotiation, doubled the child tax credit which helped many middle-class ppl, prison reform, stopping ISIS, taking out Solemani, the Abrams Accords, & he is the reason the vaccine was expedited and available way ahead of schedule.
This time however he is surrounded by a freak show including some with very nefarious motives. The man who first ran and was elected on saving American jobs (his rationale behind tariffs) has only been destroying the most American of middle-class jobs since he took office last month, performed by American citizens who work for…….America! Anyone with common sense & knows how to do a little math knows that arbitrarily firing innocent non-political employees who did nothing to him will not bring any savings to the government. Nobody voted for this- they voted for him to secure the border (doing good on that front) and to SAVE American jobs, not destroy them. So this has been a betrayal. Remember when Project 2025 came up during the election? He said he knew nothing and had nothing to do with it. B/c he knew Americans did not support that yet it is exactly what he is doing.
Can anyone remember a stump speech where he said I plan to fire hundreds of thousands of middle-class workers and people said “Yeah, that js what I want!” ?? No, neither do I. So these low-information ppl can quit with this lecture of “Americans voted for this.” They did not. They were betrayed.